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[jaimemuffin]

Hey all,
I'm totally new to beardies and reptiles in general! I'm still reptile free, but looking to get a beardie in the next month. Currently trti g to collect everything that I will need.
About me: I'm 26, live in Alaska, And work in a petstore! I promise, I'm one of the good ones.
Jaime

 

[Canicke]

hi jaime. check out the links below my signature - these were put together by a couple of our members. good stuff!

 

[littlsadie2]

I am also new to reptiles. I just recently got a baby beardie @ 52 yo. At least I think it's a baby...about 6 inches tail included. Not sure if he is a she or not but we have named him Rango for now. He doesn't seem to like the worms but loves the crickets. I am in San Antonio TX and am wondering when I should start introducing him to veggies. Do they also eat fruit? If so what kinds? I have been told and read conflicting things about the fruit so wanted to get with people who have been doing this for a while for some much needed advice. All I can tell you for sure is I am in love with my little guy!!! He tastes me before climbing on me.. is that normal. I have also noticed that in the mornings when his day lights first come on he gets really dark colored...I assume for him to more easily absorb the light and heat to warm him up faster.

 

[Canicke]

littlsadie2 - offer greens every day. little guys dont eat much or often, but will learn. click on the links under my signature - some great information on setup, diseases and nutrition

 

[jaimemuffin]

hi jaime. check out the links below my signature - these were put together by a couple of our members. good stuff!

Will do, thanks!!

 

[Hdrydr31]

I am also new to reptiles. I just recently got a baby beardie @ 52 yo. At least I think it's a baby...about 6 inches tail included. Not sure if he is a she or not but we have named him Rango for now. He doesn't seem to like the worms but loves the crickets. I am in San Antonio TX and am wondering when I should start introducing him to veggies. Do they also eat fruit? If so what kinds? I have been told and read conflicting things about the fruit so wanted to get with people who have been doing this for a while for some much needed advice. All I can tell you for sure is I am in love with my little guy!!! He tastes me before climbing on me.. is that normal. I have also noticed that in the mornings when his day lights first come on he gets really dark colored...I assume for him to more easily absorb the light and heat to warm him up faster.

Welcome!! if you check out the link below my comment it will give you lots of info and it has links for foods that most of us go by.. Licking is totally normal that is how they know where they are kinda like making memories.. you are correct on the getting darker to absorb heat..we love pictures lots of great info and people here.